I will not be using LLMs in my coding

Re:I will not be using LLMs in my coding by _aavaa_ on Sunday November 08, 2026 @03:29PM (#50416832)

I’m not sure what other implication there is.

Hobby programming without LLMs and you gain unique skills (you can do the work without power tools).

Hobby program with LLMs, you gain unique skills again (you learn how to properly use these models and get to quickly iterate on your design skills). Regardless of what the big labs are saying, there is still a lot of skill involved in creating with them; if only because they don’t read minds so you have the get good at describing your taste and requirements.

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Re:I will not be using LLMs in my coding by nickorlow on Sunday November 08, 2026 @04:15PM (#50417346)

My point is in the former case, if the skill feels less useful, it just feels less fun. It's not a 'better than' thing.

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Re:I will not be using LLMs in my coding by _aavaa_ on Sunday November 08, 2026 @05:12PM (#50417944)

I guess I fundamentally disagree with that being a good metric by which to pick hobbies. I am not picking mine based on some economic expected value calculation, it's whether or not I enjoy doing the activity for its own sake.

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Re:I will not be using LLMs in my coding by nickorlow on Sunday November 08, 2026 @05:37PM (#50418195)

I guess it's hard to express over text, it's not an economic value thing, it's about being able to cultivate a unique and useful skill.

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